The American Swedish Institute names a new president – Twin Cities

IN NOTE

the American Swedish Institutea cultural center and museum in Minneapolis, announced Molly Wright Steenson as the incoming president and CEO. Steenson is vice provost for faculty, associate professor in the School of Design and the K&L Gates Associate Professor of Ethics and Computational Technology at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Previously, he was a visiting researcher at Umeå University HUMLab Located in Umeå in Sweden. He will join the American Swedish Institute in July.

COMMODITIES

Wayzata-based global commodity trader Cargill announced promotions of Joanne Knight of the chief financial officer and Philippa Purser the head of strategy and global process leader. Knight has been acting CFO of Cargill since January; Purser is Cargill’s agricultural supply chain group leader for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

GOVERNMENT

the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced that Abdiwahab Mohamed serve as assistant commissioner for immigrant and refugee affairs and Elizabeth Frog will serve as assistant commissioner for operations.

HEALTHCARE

Accraa Minnetonka-based provider of home care services to people with disabilities and seniors, said it named Christianna Finnern and wooden mike as board members. Finnern is a partner at the law firm Winthrop and Weintine; Holz is vice president of drug delivery and benefit alliances at Surescripts.

Honors

Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the former Washington County commissioner Lisa Weik received his Lifetime Achievement Award. … The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Executivesa program of Minnesota Chamber of Commerceannounced the following inaugural awards: Rookie of the Year: Linda Althoff, Delano; Legacy Award: Ken Warner, Willmar Lakes Area; North Star; Robin Anthony, Greater Stillwater; Lone Ranger: Laurie Levine, Cottage Grove Area. … Arctic Tynerfounder of St. Paul educational organization Planting People Growing Justiceselected as a Entrepreneur 100 Awards received the Biggest Impact category, which recognizes women founders in business.

HOSPITALITY

the Courtyard of the Marriott Hotel & Event Center in Mankato was announced Brooke Moore as sales director. Moore was previously a complex sales and event manager, and a Marriott Certified Meeting and Wedding Planner.

LAW

Greenberg Traurig announced the additions of Shawn R. McIntee and Shauro Bagchi as shareholders in the company’s Minneapolis office. … MashlonMinneapolis, announced the litigation partner Steve Schleicher became a Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers. … Moss and BarnettMinneapolis, announced that Timothy L. Gustin and Christopher D. Stall elected to a three-year term on the board of directors. Gustin serves as board chair and as chair of the firm’s Real Estate Finance and Real Estate Practice Groups; Stall serves as director and chair of the firm’s Commercial Department and Business Law Practice Group.

MANUFACTURING

Reel Precision Manufacturinga Vadnais Heights-based maker of small package motion control technology for business-to-business shipping, announced the promotion of Brian Johnson to vice president of global operations and engineering.

MARKETING

Bann Business Solutionsa West St. Paul-based provider of marketing and print-promo services, announced that the co-founder Bill Ban retired, along with the co-founder Mike Bannon lead the company with a minority partner Scott Banon.

SERVICES

Pivot Strategiesan Edina-based business consultancy specializing in internal communications and change management, has announced the promotion of Stephanie Joranson to the president. Joranson joined the company in 2021 and was previously vice president of client satisfaction and talent.

SPONSORSHIPS

Major League Soccer and RBC Wealth Management announced a new multi-year partnership in the US, including brand integration in streaming, digital, in-stadium and on-site MLS events and engagement with players and fans. RBC Wealth Management is located in Minneapolis.

technology

NetSPIa Minneapolis-based provider of cybersecurity testing, services and products for business, announced the appointment of Scott Lundgren and John Spiliotis to its board of directors. Lundgren is the chief technology officer at VMware Carbon Black; Spiliotis is a sales and go-to-market adviser to NetSPI investors KKR. … Minneapolis-based business software development company MentorMate announced the promotion of Jay Miller to the president. He was previously a creative director and vice president of sales and marketing.